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Preparing students for the future
More than 92 percent of Plymouth Whitemarsh High School's graduating class is going on to four- or two-year colleges/universities.
Academic Opportunities
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School offers 20+ Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and the International Baccalaureate Career Programme to give students challenging academic work and college credit.
Colonial Values the Arts
All Colonial students have regular art and music classes through sixth grade and extracurricular opportunities starting in elementary school. The District Art show highlights work from all schools and grades.
Welcome back!
Colonial School District teachers, staff, and students have arrived for the 2023-2024 school year!
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics
Colonial students K-12 work on their creativity and problem-solving skills through STEAM activities embedded in the curriculum.
Strong Athletics
The Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials play in the competitive PIAA Suburban One League and have a history league, district, and state championships in girls' and boys' sports. Click here for the high school athletics schedule.
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Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Colonial believes that embracing diversity leads to greater social, emotional, and academic excellence. Through research and education, we aim to ensure an environment that fosters openness, acceptance, and appreciation of culture and diversity.
Student Safety
Colonial places a premium on student safety. First responders from each of the District's three municipalities participate in educational programs with Colonial School District students of all grade levels.
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Welcome back!
Colonial School District teachers, staff, and students have arrived for the 2023-2024 school year!
News & Announcements
![First day of school will be Aug. 27, 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695397126/colonial/aw4tlyskut4lhllkun5z/FirstDayofSchool2024-25SchoolYearAug27.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695397126/colonial/aw4tlyskut4lhllkun5z/FirstDayofSchool2024-25SchoolYearAug27.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695397126/colonial/aw4tlyskut4lhllkun5z/FirstDayofSchool2024-25SchoolYearAug27.png","width":800}])
Save the date: The next school year will begin on Aug. 27.
![Student Spotlight: Narayani Sakthinathan and Kumba Tonguino]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695238091/colonial/axdjnds1dqoh7jc58bk0/NarayaniSakthinathanandKumbaTonguinoThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695238091/colonial/axdjnds1dqoh7jc58bk0/NarayaniSakthinathanandKumbaTonguinoThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695238091/colonial/axdjnds1dqoh7jc58bk0/NarayaniSakthinathanandKumbaTonguinoThumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
The two PWHS sophomores explored Biomedical Engineering at Drexel's BIOMED Summer Academy.
![National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695223776/colonial/rrpjtpdxywfutlnsmmxh/DSC_1956.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695223776/colonial/rrpjtpdxywfutlnsmmxh/DSC_1956.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695223776/colonial/rrpjtpdxywfutlnsmmxh/DSC_1956.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695223776/colonial/rrpjtpdxywfutlnsmmxh/DSC_1956.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695223776/colonial/rrpjtpdxywfutlnsmmxh/DSC_1956.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1695223776/colonial/rrpjtpdxywfutlnsmmxh/DSC_1956.jpg","width":2200}])
Three seniors are among those who scored the highest in the state on the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
![Text First Day Photos Part 2 with confetti]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695216112/colonial/xtyxfmwyj0igfbimurti/ScreenShot2023-09-20at91803AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695216112/colonial/xtyxfmwyj0igfbimurti/ScreenShot2023-09-20at91803AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695216112/colonial/xtyxfmwyj0igfbimurti/ScreenShot2023-09-20at91803AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695216112/colonial/xtyxfmwyj0igfbimurti/ScreenShot2023-09-20at91803AM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695216112/colonial/xtyxfmwyj0igfbimurti/ScreenShot2023-09-20at91803AM.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695216112/colonial/xtyxfmwyj0igfbimurti/ScreenShot2023-09-20at91803AM.png","width":1913}])
Here are the pics that didn't make it into the first video, including kindergarteners who started a week later!
![COVID 19 and Flu Vaccine clinic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695051305/colonial/s4kfoe8phabnxbxaaexr/COVID-19andFluVaccineClinicSept29NorthGymatPWHS330to430pmFacultystaffONLY430to630Generalpublic1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695051305/colonial/s4kfoe8phabnxbxaaexr/COVID-19andFluVaccineClinicSept29NorthGymatPWHS330to430pmFacultystaffONLY430to630Generalpublic1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695051305/colonial/s4kfoe8phabnxbxaaexr/COVID-19andFluVaccineClinicSept29NorthGymatPWHS330to430pmFacultystaffONLY430to630Generalpublic1.png","width":800}])
Eric's RX to offer COVID-19 and flu vaccines to faculty, staff, and families.
![second graders wearing Eagles gear posed as group]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694714551/colonial/a1v68h5za1e2esfpbg1q/EaglesWESThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694714551/colonial/a1v68h5za1e2esfpbg1q/EaglesWESThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694714551/colonial/a1v68h5za1e2esfpbg1q/EaglesWESThumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
Many Colonial students and staff wore Eagles gear in anticipation of Thursday night's game against the Vikings.
![bus seen in background of text reading transportation update]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694714388/colonial/uwfuoyecawiwarxcn2oh/TransportationUpdate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694714388/colonial/uwfuoyecawiwarxcn2oh/TransportationUpdate.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694714388/colonial/uwfuoyecawiwarxcn2oh/TransportationUpdate.png","width":800}])
Parents and guardians who regularly drive their children to school may opt out of busing. Click into the article for the link.
![Fundraiser info]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683309071/colonial/pjn4odhwupbudogzpalm/fundraiserInfo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683309071/colonial/pjn4odhwupbudogzpalm/fundraiserInfo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683309071/colonial/pjn4odhwupbudogzpalm/fundraiserInfo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1683309071/colonial/pjn4odhwupbudogzpalm/fundraiserInfo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1683309071/colonial/pjn4odhwupbudogzpalm/fundraiserInfo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1683309071/colonial/pjn4odhwupbudogzpalm/fundraiserInfo.jpg","width":2200}])
Make room for the new school year by getting rid of unwanted junk, and help raise funds for Colonial.
![First Day Photos text, graphic of pictures, CSD logo, confetti]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694202652/colonial/yfr3wqt1030wcnzxgdd0/ScreenShot2023-09-08at34828PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694202652/colonial/yfr3wqt1030wcnzxgdd0/ScreenShot2023-09-08at34828PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694202652/colonial/yfr3wqt1030wcnzxgdd0/ScreenShot2023-09-08at34828PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1694202652/colonial/yfr3wqt1030wcnzxgdd0/ScreenShot2023-09-08at34828PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1694202652/colonial/yfr3wqt1030wcnzxgdd0/ScreenShot2023-09-08at34828PM.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694202652/colonial/yfr3wqt1030wcnzxgdd0/ScreenShot2023-09-08at34828PM.png","width":1917}])
Click through to watch the video of First Day Photos for grades 1-12 on the CITV YouTube channel!
Upcoming Events
Colonial Elementary School, General Meeting Room
General Meeting Room at Colonial Elementary School
General Meeting Room of Colonial Elementary School
Colonial Elementary School, General Meeting Room
Our Mission
For students to learn, grow, and serve in a school community that is welcoming for all.
